Virginia “Ginny” Henderson-Tackitt April 06, 1931 – March 10, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guest Book| Send Sympathy Card Virginia “Ginny” Henderson-Tackitt, age 87, of Sheridan, passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2019, surrounded by her family at Sanders Glen Retirement Community in Westfield. Born April 6, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Homer Wilbur and Pearlie Esther Nicholson. After graduating from Sheridan H.S. with the Class of 1949, Ginny entered the workforce and would go to work for the Mayflower Corporation.
Ginny had a skill set that most people would envy. She was an amazing organizer. Events, schedules, people, places, and even things that she heard in passing; she was able to keep track, effortlessly recall small details, and keep everything running seamlessly behind the scenes as if that is how it had always been.
In her own unique way, she always made everybody around her look their best. Ginny worked as an administrative assistant with the company for about a decade and would spend another 12 years as an executive secretary before taking her retirement. For many years, she was the coordinator and tournament secretary for the annual LPGA Mayflower Classic golf tournament.
Her modest and unassuming nature didn’t hide the fact the she was very good at what she did, having been honored on 3 separate occasions by the Kiwanis Club for her administrative skills. After leaving Mayflower, Ginny worked for Central Newspapers, Inc., which would later become owners of the Indianapolis Star. She devoted 12 years to the company as an executive secretary before taking her retirement.
She was a member of Radiant Christian Life in Westfield and was currently attending Mts. Runn Baptist Church in Boone County. A woman of strong faith, she supported and participated in numerous mission trips to Nicaragua over the years.
Ginny was also a member of the Sheridan Historical Society, serving as their secretary for many years. When Ginny decided to take some time for herself, she loved to go ballroom dancing. Organization may have been Ginny’s specialty, but family was her passion.
She cherished every day she was able to spend with her family, especially when it came to her grandchildren. She would always joke about her favorite grandchild being whichever one she was with at the moment, and that was certainly the case. Even when spending time with family, she still couldn’t let her skills take a backseat for too long.
She enjoyed traveling and loved organizing family gatherings and vacations. Survivors include: 2 sons Jerry Henderson (Janet) of Franklin Coleman “Cokey” Henderson (Sally) of Sheridan 1 daughter (otherwise known throughout the family as her favorite daughter) Lori Homan (Werner) of Noblesville 7 grandchildren Tad Henderson (Hannah) Adam Henderson (Veronica) Hallie Henderson,br>Sean Homan (Liz) Chad Homan (Nancy) Christopher Henderson (Kim) Lauren Henderson 1 brother Laverne Nicholson of Indianapolis 3 sisters Donna Jessup (Don) of Sheridan Bonnie Williams (Jerry) of Johnson City, TN Kathy Bender (Dean) of Kuna, Idaho and by her canine best friend her Pomeranian, Candy. Ginny loved her “Candy Dog” very much.
Ginny is also survived by the many friends and countless people she helped over the years while volunteering with the Riverview Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister in law, Rosie Nicholson; and by the love of her life, her husband Everett Tackitt in December of 2001. She and Everett were married in May of 1990.
Services will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with visitation from 3:00 pm until the end of service. Pastor Jack Walker will be officiating. A private family burial will take place at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
Memorial contributions may be presented to either the Nicaragua Re Network, or to the Sheridan Historical Society.
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